Patient's question:
Perhaps a week ago, my right ear's hearing decreased. Starting last night, suddenly both ears couldn't hear sound clearly, and there was also a buzzing sound in my right ear.Doctor's answer:
Hearing loss is clinically classified into three types: conductive hearing loss caused by lesions in the outer or middle ear; sensorineural hearing loss caused by inner ear or auditory nerve lesions; and mixed hearing loss resulting from combined lesions in the outer/middle ear and auditory nerve. There are many causes of hearing loss, including genetics, birth injuries, infections, improper drug use, immune diseases, physiological degeneration, and poisoning from certain chemicals. Early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment are crucial for patients with hearing loss. For conductive and mixed hearing loss, it is essential to identify the underlying cause and provide comprehensive treatment to improve the middle ear environment and sound transmission function, thereby maximizing hearing recovery.